Legacy of the Dragon

China's UNESCO World Heritage Treasures

China boasts one of the world's richest collections of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the fortifications of the Great Wall to the spiritual depths of the Mogao Caves, explore the architectural marvels and ancient towns that define a civilization spanning millennia.

Chronological Journey

Select a Dynasty to filter the sites and understand the progression of Chinese history.

The Sites

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Select a site from the list to explore its legacy.

Historical Analytics

Understanding the scale, popularity, and timeline of these sites provides context to their UNESCO status. These visualizations quantify the qualitative grandeur of China's heritage.

Age of Monuments (Years Old)

Based on estimated start of major construction.

Annual Visitor Popularity (Millions)

Estimated peak annual averages.

Architectural Footprint Comparison

Comparing the immense scale of the Wall against palace complexes (Note: Logarithmic scale may be used for visuals due to extreme outliers).